Thimbleberry

I'm learning new native plants in our Cornwall Park.

This park is very different from our Oak Preserve.

I will look for these in spring. 

A patch that still have leaves along the trail.
Growing in large patches, Thimbleberry
Rubus parviflorus) is a beautiful shrub with prominent white blossoms and large star-shaped leaves that form a dense cover. The stems are thornless. Showy clusters of fragrant white flowers attract bumblebees and other pollinators. The edible berries that appear in mid to late summer are quite popular with the birds, and you'll be racing them to sample the bounty! The Leaves turn brilliant orange to maroon in fall.

Today my walk took me around the outside trails.

It was 1 mile to the entrance on Indiana Dr. 

Today was the longest walk so far.